In a nail‑biting finale at Riverside Ground, India Women secured the ODI series against England Women with a tense 13‑run win, sealing the three-match contest 2–1 in their favour.
This ODI series win highlighted India Women’s increasing command over white-ball cricket, shutting down criticism and outshining England on their home ground.
In a thrilling final ODI at Chester-le-Street, India Women held their nerve to defeat England Women by 13 runs, defending a stiff total of 318/5.
The star of the show was Harmanpreet Kaur, whose explosive 102 off 84 balls powered India to a match-winning total. She was well supported by Jemimah Rodrigues (50) and a fiery late cameo by Richa Ghosh (38 off 18 balls).
England looked on course during a dangerous 162-run partnership between Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) and Emma Lamb (68), but debut sensation Kranti Goud turned the game on its head with a stunning 6-wicket haul, including 3 wickets in her final spell to seal the win.
Indians with most runs in Women’s ODIs
- Mithali Raj – 7805 runs (211 innings)
- Smriti Mandhana – 4588 runs (105 innings)
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 4000* (129 innings)
- Anjum Chopra – 2856 (112 innings)
- Deepti Sharma – 2300 (91 innings)
Series Highlights at a Glance
| Format | Matches | India Wins | England Wins | Series Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 3 | 2 | 1 | India won 2–1 |
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 1 | India won 2–1 |
Harmanpreet Kaur said,
“This is one of our most special tours. To win both the T20I and ODI series here in England is a huge boost. Credit to the young players and support staff for backing our vision.”
ODI Series Summary
| Match | Venue | Result | Top Performer (India) | Top Performer (England) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Southampton | 🇮🇳 India won by 4 wickets | Deepti Sharma (62*) | Sophie Ecclestone (2/43) |
| 2nd ODI | Lord’s | 🏴 England won by 8 wickets (DLS) | Pooja Vastrakar (2/36) | Tammy Beaumont (44*) |
| 3rd ODI | Chester-le-Street | 🇮🇳 India won by 13 runs | Harmanpreet Kaur (102), Kranti Goud (6/52) | Nat Sciver-Brunt (98) |
Top Indian Performers
| Player | Performance |
|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 102 in 3rd ODI, 4000+ ODI career runs |
| Kranti Goud | 6/52 in series decider (Player of the Match) |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 50 in 3rd ODI, consistent in middle-order |
| Smriti Mandhana | 45 in final ODI, most ODI runs overseas |
| Deepti Sharma | Match-winning 62* in 1st ODI |
With the ICC Women’s World Cup around the corner, India’s victories in both T20Is and ODIs provide the perfect launchpad. Young guns like Kranti Goud and Pratika Rawal stepped up alongside seasoned stars. Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy and batting have Made the difference when it mattered most.
